Hi Christian, and thanks for the education!
> So what about (for a three column layout):
> .firstColumn {
> width:150px;
> float:left;
> }
> .thirdColumn {
> width:125px;
> float:right;
> }
> .secondColumn {
> /* no formatting neccessary */
> }
> Annotation: the third column has to be before the second column in the
> document order.
> I think, for a three column layout this definitely is the best solution.
> And everything regarding margins, borders and paddings works finest in the
> first and third column.
You have me thinking in 'pure' ideals now ... :)
Doesn't it strike you strange that the placement of columns in the html page
affects the layout?
best,
-Rob